Hiring Now: Senior Quantity Surveyor Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Our client, a leading company in the rail industry, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a contract role. This position requires substantial experience in rail or related industries, including engineering, defence, construction, or IT.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide post-contract commercial support for designated packages of work, including subcontract, materials, and direct labour.
Ensure projects are delivered within cost and time constraints.
Assist with the commercial management of various work packages, including Design, Installation, Test & Commission, Materials, Telecoms, Electrification, Power, Plant, Professional Services, Civil Engineering, and Permanent Way.
Manage work package change control and management.
Provide key commercial interface for responsible work package managers.
Offer contractual and commercial support to Project Managers and Engineering teams.
Oversee cost management, including forecasting, budget management, and control.
Monitor and mitigate work package risks proactively.
Contribute to internal and external commercial reports as required by the Commercial Delivery Strategy.
Ensure processes and document control align with company standards.
Collaborate with key partners, such as finance, project management, engineering, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
Maintain auditable records for responsible work packages in accordance with contractual requirements.
Act as a primary interface to work package managers, key partners, and suppliers.

Job Requirements:

Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contractor-side project environment.
Experience in rail.
Degree qualified or equivalent and/or working towards a professional qualification (RICS, IACCM or similar).
Strong track record in a contractor-side project environment.
Capability to manage both direct labour and subcontract costs.
Proficiency in estimating change/variations using various methods.
Ability to forecast costs, measure cost of work complete, and articulate any variance.
Experience in managing commercial reporting internally and externally.
Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage expectations.
Competency in managing commercial strategies.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Good financial and commercial acumen.
Capability to work under own initiative with limited supervision under cost or time constraints.
Good contractual knowledge and experience.
Confident in dealing externally and internally at all levels.
Ability to operate effectively within a team environment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project, and MS Outlook.
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a challenging role within the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Senior Quantity Surveyor job near me in Chippenham, Wiltshire! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!